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Sunday March 17, 2024 – Diyos sa Gugma (God of Love): Building Bridges with the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Philippines (UUCP)

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There are over 2,500 Unitarian Universalists in the Philippines in 25 congregations and 10 newly forming fellowships. Most of the churches are located in remote rural farming and fishing villages. What can UUs from the Philippines teach us about their unique expression of our shared global liberal religious faith? How can building bridges of mutuality … Continue reading Sunday March 17, 2024 – Diyos sa Gugma (God of Love): Building Bridges with the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Philippines (UUCP)

Sunday March 10, 2024 – Growth

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Join Hope for Us Coaches Rev. Connie Simon and Rev. Samantha Wilson as we imagine the tentative process of trust building in the midst of disconnection. This will be the third in our “workship” series with them – including a worship service, lunch, and workshop, ending at 2PM. Crescendo Choir and Joyful Noise will provide … Continue reading Sunday March 10, 2024 – Growth

Sunday March 3, 2024 – The Great Turning

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In a book called Coming Back to Life by Joanna Macy and Molly Brown, they describe the three most commonly held stories in the industrialized world of today: Business As Usual; The Great Unraveling; and The Great Turning. Join Rev. Laurel and worship associate Dick Bailey in lifting up The Great Turning, suggesting that we … Continue reading Sunday March 3, 2024 – The Great Turning

Feb. 25, 2024 – Lifting Up Your Mystical Heart

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For mystics, the heart is the place of spirit, grace, and beauty. In times of upheaval and distress the heart can bring us caring and balance. Sufis lift up the heart by the practice of zikr, a word which means “remembrance.” In this service, join Jeanne and Kiran Rana and Sarah Watts in singing together … Continue reading Feb. 25, 2024 – Lifting Up Your Mystical Heart

Feb. 18, 2024 – A Holy Rhythm

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“Those who would silence doubt are filled with fear; their houses are built on shifting sands. But those who fear not doubt, and know its use, are founded on rock.” (Robert T. Weston) Join Worship Associate Corless Smith and Rev. Laurel to explore the essential role doubt can play for courageous people of faith. Music … Continue reading Feb. 18, 2024 – A Holy Rhythm

Feb. 11, 2024 – Grief and Possibility

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Join Hope for Us as we continue our Transformative Community Conferencing process at First Unitarian Church of Oakland. Music provided by Vincent Raines. There are two ways to attend this worship service: In person: Worship service starts at 10:20 AM. We strongly recommend that you wear a mask while in the building. All are invited … Continue reading Feb. 11, 2024 – Grief and Possibility

Feb. 4, 2024 – Listen from Zero

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The title of this service is from a poem called Listen from Zero by Stan Baker – “Turn off your cell phones relax your vocal chords please put down your swords and you’ll begin to hear about the pain and fear when you listen from zero.” Rev. Laurel will share her transformative experience in retreats … Continue reading Feb. 4, 2024 – Listen from Zero

Sunday Jan. 28, 2024 – You Don’t Have To Do It Alone – Reflections from Youth Climate Activism

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How do we actually go about addressing climate change? Most of us individually do the little things like recycling, composting, reducing car usage, and eating less meat. But the very large sources of greenhouse gasses are not us as individuals but businesses. While altering our consumer habits is relatively easy, educating and convincing businesses to … Continue reading Sunday Jan. 28, 2024 – You Don’t Have To Do It Alone – Reflections from Youth Climate Activism

Sunday Jan. 21, 2024 – Rekindling Hope: The UU Service Committee

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Emily Stoper, Jane Facente and Rev. Laurel Liefert tell the inspiring story of the human rights work being done by the UU Service Committee. Cellist Cynthia Davis will perform and the Crescendo Choir will sing. There are two ways to attend this worship service: In person: Worship service starts at 10:20 AM. We strongly recommend … Continue reading Sunday Jan. 21, 2024 – Rekindling Hope: The UU Service Committee

Sunday Jan. 14, 2024 – The Stories We Tell

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Join Hope for Us as we begin our Transformative Community Conferencing process at FUCO. There are two ways to attend this worship service: In person: Worship service starts at 10:20 AM. We strongly recommend that you wear a mask while in the building. All are invited to stay after worship for Coffee Hour in Wendte … Continue reading Sunday Jan. 14, 2024 – The Stories We Tell